You can receive SMS text messages in Skype if you have a Skype Number, and have caller identification set up. Currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages *.
A common question we ran across in our research was “Can I receive text messages in Skype?”.
I can’t receive text messages in Skype. Currently, you can only receive SMS messages if you have a US Skype Number. Learn more about receiving SMS messages in Skype. My text says it’s sent but my friend hasn’t received it.
You might be wondering “What Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages?”
One answer is, currently, only US Skype Numbers can receive SMS messages *. Two-way SMS text messaging is How do I send SMS text messages in Skype? To send an SMS text message, first you need to have a little Skype Credit.
To start receiving SMS messages, you will need to get a Skype Number. Set up your Caller ID to use your Skype Number. Once you’ve configured your Caller ID to use your Skype Number, SMS messages will always be enabled.
Why can’t the recipient reply to my text message from Skype?
When you send an SMS text message from Skype, the recipient will see the first 11 characters of your Skype Name and they won’t be able to reply to your SMS text message. To resolve this, you need to change the sender ID so it displays your mobile number instead of your Skype Name.
Error “Insufficient Credit”: You do not have enough Skype Credit to send the SMS text message. You need to buy some Skype Credit and then send the message again. Error “Number incorrect” – There is something wrong with the number, such as an incorrect country code, or the phone is not text-enabled. Check the number and dial again.
To stop receiving SMS messages, you can block the specific contact or phone number. *Note: You can receive SMS messages on your US Skype Number from US and Canadian mobile numbers. However, SMS messages sent from services such as identity verification are not supported on US Skype Numbers.
Can I send an SMS text message to any number?
You can send an SMS text message to almost any number, as long as it’s text-enabled. Most mobiles and some landlines can receive SMS text messages. Get help with How much does it cost to send SMS messages?